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Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio June 24th 2014

0624 – dinsdag – Muonio Korte verplaatsing naar Nationaal Park (Pallatunturit) met de hoogste berg van Finland (Taivaskero – 807m). We reden er tot op de parking van het ski-station. Prachtig uitzicht. Wel te koud om te voet de berg verder te beklimmen. Bezochten er dan maar het Pallastururi Visitor Centre. Lekker warm, en mooi overzicht van de fauna en de flora van dit berggebied. Beer, lynx, veelvraat, arend,...etc. Wel opgezette exemplaren. Veiliger zo. Dan verder naar een bergmeer waar we de middag doorbrachten. Prachtig plaatsje. Niemand te zien.... read more
Muonio - Nationaal Park (Pallatunturit) met uitzicht op de hoogste berg van Finland (Taivaskero – 807m)
Muonio - Nationaal Park (Pallatunturit) - lokale wegwijzers
Muonio - Pallastururi Visitor Centre

Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio June 23rd 2014

0623 – maandag – Muonio– 210 km Verplaatsing naar het zuiden – Muonio- nog steeds boven de Poolcircel en nog steeds Lapland. Langs secundaire wegen. De 955 waarvan 60 km op onverharde weg. Platgereden kiezelweg. Kon wel in het midden van de weg rijden, want tegenliggers zijn zeer schaars. Met de putten in de weg viel het nog mee. Sommige Belgische autostrades in het zuiden van ons land zijn er even slecht aan toe. Alle glazen rinkelden maar zijn nog heel. We staan hier prachtig aan de rand van de bergrivier: de Muonio, hoe kan het anders. Aan de overkant ligt Zweden. In de buurt zijn bergen tot 700 à 800 meter, overduidelijk een skigebied. Aan sneeuw zal het hier niet ontbreken in de winter. Gelukkig nu niet. Het wordt zelfs hier wat warmer, en geen ... read more
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Camperplaats Muonio
Camperplaats Muonio

Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio December 2nd 2013

Hello everyone. I just got back from my trip above the arctic circle. And for those who don't know, it is called lapland. Lapland was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. The people i was with were amazing and so fun to be around. The first bus ride was a little long but we finally made it to Muonio after a long 18 hours in the bus. Right from there we went skiing at a nearby ski center. There was only one slope open at the resort. Let me say, it was pretty boring for me and my friend from France, who was a professional skier. After skiing we all went back and ate something we all relaxed and went to sleep early. (let me mention that the sun rose at 9 and ... read more
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Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio August 5th 2011

Every day is an exciting day because at our age everything is new but yesterday something quite scary happened. We’re used to being warm and safe in our pen here at the sled dog centre but suddenly it was very, very bright in here. A quick investigation revealed that somebody had opened the door allowing us access to our pen and what we believe is known as “The Great Outdoors”. Naturally, we were a tad nervous about this but after drawing straws (honestly!) Fjall was charged with the role of “Chief Explorer”. She hesitantly made her way to the door had a brief sniff around and then decided that this was really something that Frosty should do instead. Bravely, Frosty took up the challenge, popped his nose out the door, sniffed, fell over and then decided ... read more

Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio July 27th 2011

Two weeks old and we had to take our worm medicine. You'd expect something a bit more tasty for a two week birthday celebration wouldn't you? A cake or biscuits perhaps but oh no! We get worm medicine. It's a dog's life! We know it's important and all but there's not a lot of gleeful flavour anticipation in worm medicine is there? Anyway, we grinned and we were brave and as the yukky white mush was massaged into our reluctant jaws, the experience wasn't as bad as we'd expected. Later, we'll tell you all about getting weighed.....very, very undignified!... read more

Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio July 23rd 2011

Help us with the husky naming please. There'll be a small prize for the people who come up with the best male and female name. These are the two huskies we will be adopting with their trainer and musher Catherine Marguet. There are quite a few rules and it's not as straight forward as it might seem......so here goes: 1 The black puppy is male and the white is female 2 The names need to start with the letter F 3 The names should have 1 or 2 syllables (easy and quick to say) 4 No religious, political or human names 5 The names should be easy to pronounce Told you it wasn't easy! Closing date for suggestions is 01 August 2011. Catherine will pick the names as she will be working with these dogs for ... read more

Europe » Finland » Lapland » Muonio July 21st 2011

Hi We’re four Alaskan huskies, two brothers and two sisters born here in Finnish Lapland on 13 July 2011. At the moment, our home is a cosy kennel with straw on the floor. Our mum keeps us warm, snug and well fed. We don’t really do much at present, sleep and eat, sleep and eat which makes it pretty easy for mum. That’s probably just as well because she needs lots of rest after giving birth to the four of us. At present, we don’t even have names. Our carer is called Catrin and she will decide what to call us once our eyes open and we begin moving about because she likes to know a little bit about our character before naming us. Poor mum is dreading the time when we start moving about and ... read more
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We weren't expecting white!




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